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1.5. General Hazards

There a number of warning labels and symbols that may be present on your

instrument. These are there to inform you where a potential danger exists or

particular caution is required. Before commencing installation, please take time to

familiarise yourself with these symbols and their meaning. This instrument is subject

to the following hazards:

CAUTION

Some of the above instruments contain a UV source which generates a light beam that traverses the sample

chamber and is accessible in the lamp chamber. Under normal use the lamp beam is confined within the instrument.

The unit should not be operated with the sample chamber lid open or the lamp housing lid removed as prolonged

exposure to the beam may cause permanent eye damage.(Not applicable to Ultrospec 10, Novaspec III/Plus)

WARNING

HighvoltagesexistinsidetheUltrospec2100/7000/8000/9000,GeneQuant100/1300,SimpliNanoandNanoVuePlus

instruments. Repair and maintenance should only be carried out by individuals trained specifically to work on these

instruments.

CAUTION

These instruments may be connected to a separate PC. To preserve the integrity of the measuring equipment it is

essential that the attached PC itself conforms to basic safety and EMC standards and is set up in accordance with

themanufacturers’instructions.IfindoubtconsulttheinformationthatcamewithyourPC.Incommonwithall

computer operation the following safety precautions are advised.

•To reduce the chance of eye strain, set up the PC display with the correct viewing position, free from glare and with

appropriate brightness and contrast settings.

• To reduce the chance of cross contamination from biological samples, use appropriate personnel protection

measures and disinfectant wipes on keyboard and mouse

CAUTION, HOT SURFACE

• These instruments may be fitted with heated cell holder accessories that depending on operation may become hot

to touch. Care should be taken to avoid touching the heated accessory when running at elevated temperatures

1.6. Unpacking and installation

NanoVue Plus instrument External power supply

• Inspecttheinstrumentforanysignsofdamagecausedduringtransit.Ifany

damage is discovered, do not use the instrument and report the problem to your

supplier.

• Ensureyourproposedinstallationsiteconformstotheenvironmentconditionsfor

safe operation

 • Indooruse

 • 5to40°C

GE SimpliNano User Manual

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